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author: Jacob Blazewicz

Minecraft 1.18 is Amazing and the Players are Impressed

Minecraft version 1.18 (also known as Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II) was enthusiastically received by the players. Fans appreciate not only the amazing views, but also new additions to gameplay.

IN A NUTSHELL:
  1. Minecraft players rave about what's new in the second part of the Caves & Cliffs update;
  2. Changes in world generation have made it possible to see unusual, never-before-seen landscapes in the game - and they also have an impact on gameplay;
  3. Only a few players have some issues with the 1.18 version - they complain for example about not caves that are not sufficiently "alive" or too many caves in some biomes.

Although the second part of Minecraft's big update has only been available for a few days now, players have been able to test the new features of version 1.18 since July through snapshots and beta releases. However, even after months full of screenshots and footage players are still impressed with Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II.

As a reminder: the second part of the update contained the most important novelties awaited by the players. Yes, no one was disappointed with the new mobs like axolotl and glowing squid, and other additions that we received in June. However, it's the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II that was supposed to bring the massive overhaul of Minecraft's world generation, where high mountains and caves have been added. Version 1.18 also enables us to build taller structures, as well as changing the distribution of metal ores and minerals, sprinting mechanics, etc.

Immediately after the update's debut, players began to check out the opportunities that have opened up for them. Of course, the changes benefited those who like to create more or less ambitious structures, for which Minecraftis famous. However, even casual gamers appreciated the new features - as some users write - completely changed their experience. Dangerous caves and a new system of ore generation significantly diversify the gameplay, and the exploration is encouraged by unique landscapes, which could not be found before the debut of version 1.18.

This does not mean that we can not find some critical voices in this sea of praise. Some say that some caves - although undeniably beautiful and interesting - are a bit too similar, for example in terms of the creatures inhabiting them. There are also those who believe that Minecraft is a bit too generous with the large caverns on the savannah, jungle, and forests, among others. The same goes for rivers and mini biomes. There are also reports of bugs, such as snow dust that kills (sic!) foxes, rabbits, and other small animals.

There are also more debatable complaints, such as villages appearing in unusual locations (a rather amusing perk for many fans). Nevertheless, part two of the Caves & Cliffs Update was enthusiastically received by almost all players and many call this update one of the best or even the best update in the history of Minecraft.

Source: u/Ryan_diaz1 on Reddit.

Mojang is already preparing more attractions. Archaeology, also supposed to be added in Caves & Cliffs, is still waiting to be introduced to the game. What's more, The Wild Update is also coming to the game, introducing a greater variety of biomes and (another) new feature originally planned for this year's update (Deep Dark).

Jacob Blazewicz

Jacob Blazewicz

Graduated with a master's degree in Polish Studies from the University of Warsaw with a thesis dedicated to this very subject. Started his adventure with GRYOnline.pl in 2015, writing in the Newsroom and later also in the film and technology sections (also contributed to the Encyclopedia). Interested in video games (and not only video games) for years. He began with platform games and, to this day, remains a big fan of them (including Metroidvania). Also shows interest in card games (including paper), fighting games, soulslikes, and basically everything about games as such. Marvels at pixelated characters from games dating back to the time of the Game Boy (if not older).

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